Elma Public Library

Library Info
1860 Bowen Rd.
Elma, NY 14059
United States
Located on the corner of Bowen and Rice Roads, east of Route 400. Wheelchair accessible. Parking lot and book drop available.
Public Access Computers: 14 computers, networked, including 3 laptops, printing 10¢ per B&W page, 25¢ per color page, flatbed scanner, Microsoft Office Applications, Internet Access, Misc. "What can I do at a Public Access Computer?"
Wi-fi available.
Meeting Room, capacity 60. Copy machine, copies 15 cents each. Download PDF of Meeting Room Policy & Application
What's Special About the Elma Library
Local History Collection
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You'll now be able to borrow a variety of non-traditional materials from the Elma Public Library! We have a GoPro camera, a portable record player, musical instruments, robots, and more! Download PDF with Full List.
Elma Public Library Policies
- Conflict of Interest Policy of the Elma Public Library(pdf)
- Claims Audit Policy of the Elma Public Library(pdf)
- Display Case Policy of the Elma Public Library(pdf)
- Freedom of Information Law of the Elma Public Library(pdf)
- Investment Policy of the Elma Public Library(pdf)
- Open Meeting Policy of the Elma Public Library(pdf)
- Procurement Policy of the Elma Public Library(pdf)
- Public Health Emergency Operations Plan(pdf)
- Rules of Conduct of the Elma Public Library(pdf)
- Safety Policy of the Elma Public Library(pdf)
- Whistleblower Policy of the Elma Public Library(pdf)
System-Wide Policies
What’s Happening
Elma Public Library
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Family Storytime - Tuesdays & Thursdays from July 8th to August 14th at 10:30 AM. Ages birth to 5. Join Miss Jessi for a fun family storytime! Please register by calling 716-652-2719.
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Summer Dance Class - Fridays, July 18th to August 8th at 10:30 AM. Join us for a creative movement, musicality, dance, fitness, and tumbling class. For ages 3-5. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.
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Create Your Own Comic Strip - Saturday, July 19th at 1 PM. For ages 8-18. Students will learn the basics of how to draw and ink a comic strip. The instructor will go over how to write a story for a comic, how to frame shots, and other must know techniques. After the workshop, students will have the skills necessary to expand their story into a longer comic book. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.
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Art on the Beach - Thursday, July 24th at 2 PM. On Zoom. Offered by the Pollock-Krasner House and Study Center. Sun, sand, and surf! How do artists capture the beach in innovative paintings? Following a presentation of paintings by Pablo Picasso, Willem de Kooning, William Merritt Church and others, paint or draw your idea of summer at the seaside. Have paint or drawing supplies on hand. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.
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Mocktail and Craft Night - Monday, July 28th at 6 PM. Join us for mocktails while we create reverse watercolor paintings! Teens and adults welcome. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.
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Elma Cooks! Cookbook Club - Wednesday, July 30th at 6 PM. Join us for our quarterly cookbook club! Meet fellow foodies, cookbook enthusiasts and wonderful people who will enrich your culinary interests. This month's cookbook is “Al Roker's Recipes to Live By” Browse the book and sign up at the front desk.
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Summer Dance Class - Fridays, August 1s and August 8th at 10:30 AM. Join us for a creative movement, musicality, dance, fitness, and tumbling class. For ages 3-5. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.
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Foam Party - Saturday, August 2nd at 2 PM PM. We will have up to SIX FEET of foam to romp and play in an area about the size of half a tennis court. Best of all, it’s safe, allergen-free, hypo-allergenic, biodegradable foam solution. With special guest Paddy the reading dog! Please register by calling 716-652-2719.
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Leti the Yeti Storytime - Tuesday, August 5th at 2 PM. For ages 2-4. Local author, Jenna Mohsini will share her book “Leti the Yeti” and lead a crafty snack! Please register by calling 716-652-2719.
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Superhero Camp - Wednesday, August 6th at 6 PM. For kids 4-12. Calling all young heroes! Get ready to soar into an evening of fun, imagination, and adventure. Kids will craft their own custom superhero masks and capes, show off their skills in a laser maze and x-ray vision challenge, and test their superhero knowledge. Whether you’re a fan of capes, gadgets, or secret identities, this will be the ultimate event where every kid can be a hero! Please register by calling 716-652-2719.
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Book a Technology Trainer - Thursday, August 14th at 1 PM, 2 PM, 3 PM & 4 PM. Need computer assistance? We can help! These free 45 minute sessions are designed to assist with software support or Internet training. A variety of topics include training on the Microsoft Office suite and even how to download books onto your tablet or iPhone. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.
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Book Club - Wednesday, August 20th at 6:30 PM. The month's book selection is “A Nearly Normal Family” by M.T. Edvardsson. Stop by the library to pick up a copy of the book. All are welcome.
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End of Summer Carnival - Thursday, August 21st at 2 PM. Join the crowd before our Carnival for ice cold refreshments provided by the Friends of the Elma Public Library! We will have popcorn and cotton candy, a face painting station, lawn games and so much more! Summer Reading Club Raffles and other prizes will take place at this time. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.
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Lego Club - Saturday, August 23rd at 1 PM. For all ages. Join us for some Lego-building fun and a visit with our reading dog Paddy! We provide the Legos, and you build! Please call 716-652-2719 to register.
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Mocktail and Craft Night - Monday, August 25th at 6 PM. Join us for mocktails while we create fairy lanterns! Teens and adults welcome. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.
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Elma Cooks! Cookbook Club - Wednesday, August 27th at 6 PM. Join us for our cookbook club! Meet fellow foodies, cookbook enthusiasts and wonderful people who will enrich your culinary interests. This month's cookbook is “Good Lookin' Cookin': A Year of Meals - A Lifetime of Family, Friends, and Food” Browse the book and sign up at the front desk.
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Capture the Light Workshop - Thursday, August 28th at 2 PM. Offered by the Pollock-Krasner House and Study Center on Zoom. Flickering light through leaves, a spectacular sunrise, the changing seasons. How do artists capture the affects of light in painting from Impressionism to Abstract Expressionist art? Following an art presentation, participants are invited to paint their own interpretations of the beauty of light. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.
Individuals in need of an accommodation for any program listed above may contact the ADA Coordinator at access@buffalolib.org within 7 days of a program.
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Board Info
Elma Public Library Board Info
The next meeting of the Elma Public Library Board of Trustees will be on Tuesday, July 8th at the Elma Public Library at 6:30 pm. The meeting is open to the public. For more information, please call 716-652-2719.
Annual Report
Board of Trustees
Susan Sudlik, President
Thomas E. Pirrung, Vice President
Paul E. Schwiegerling, Treasurer
Bridgett Jacyna, Secretary
Eileen R. Holden
Holly Neu
The Elma Board of Trustees meets at 6:30pm the second Tuesday of every month, except for January and August of 2025.
Board Meetings, Agendas, Minutes
2025 Minutes
- July 8, 2025 Board Meeting and Documents (pdf)
- June 10, 2025 Board Meeting and Documents (pdf) / Meeting Minutes (pdf) DRAFT
- May 13, 2025 Board Meeting and Documents (pdf) / Meeting Minutes (pdf)
- April 8, 2025 Board Meeting and Documents (pdf) / Meeting Minutes (pdf)
- March 11, 2025 Board Meeting and Documents (pdf) / Meeting Minutes (pdf)
- February 11, 2025 Board Meeting and Documents (pdf) / Meeting Minutes (pdf)
2024 Minutes
- December 10, 2024 Board Meeting and Documents (pdf) / Meeting Minutes (pdf)
- November 12, 2024 Board Meeting and Documents (pdf) / Meeting Minutes (pdf)
- October 8, 2024 Board Meeting and Documents (pdf) / Meeting Minutes (pdf)
- September 10, 2024 Board Meeting and Documents (pdf) / Meeting Minutes (pdf)
- July 9, 2024 Board Meeting and Documents (pdf) / Meeting Minutes (pdf)
- June 11, 2024 Board Meeting and Documents (pdf) / Meeting Minutes (pdf)
- May, 14, 2024 Board Meeting and Documents (pdf) / Meeting Minutes (pdf)
- April 9, 2024 Board Meeting and Documents (pdf) / Meeting Minutes (pdf)
- March 12, 2024 Board Meeting and Documents (pdf) / Meeting Minutes (pdf)
- February 13, 2024 Board Meeting and Documents (pdf) / Meeting Minutes (pdf)
2023 Minutes
- December 12, 2023 Board Meeting and Documents (pdf) / Meeting Minutes (pdf)
- November 14, 2023 Board Meeting and Documents (pdf) / Meeting Minutes (pdf)
- October 10, 2023 Board Meeting and Documents (pdf) / Meeting Minutes (pdf)
- September 12, 2023 Board Meeting and Documents (pdf) / Meeting Minutes (pdf)
- July 11, 2023 Board Meeting and Documents (pdf) / Meeting Minutes (pdf)
- June 13, 2023 Board Meeting and Documents (pdf) / Meeting Minutes (pdf)
- May 9, 2023 Board Meeting and Documents (pdf) / Meeting Minutes (pdf)
- April 11, 2023 Board Meeting and Documents (pdf) / Meeting Minutes (pdf)
- March 14, 2023 Board Meeting Agenda and Documents (pdf) / Meeting Minutes (pdf)
- February 14, 2023 Board Meeting Agenda and Documents (pdf) / Meeting Minutes (pdf)
2022 Minutes
- February 8, 2022 Board Meeting Agenda and Documents (pdf) / Meeting Minutes (pdf)
- March 8, 2022 Board Meeting Agenda and Documents (pdf) / Meeting Minutes (pdf)
- April 12, 2022 Board Meeting Agenda and Documents (pdf) / Meeting Minutes (pdf)
- May 10, 2022 Board Meeting Agenda and Documents (pdf) / Meeting Minutes (pdf)
- June 12, 2022 Board Meeting Agenda and Documents (pdf) / Meeting Minutes (pdf)
- July 12, 2022 Board Meeting Agenda and Documents (pdf) & 2022 Elma Contract for Board Review (pdf) / Meeting Minutes (pdf)
- September 13, 2022 Board Meeting Agenda and Documents (pdf) / Meeting Minutes (pdf)
- October 11, 2022 Board Meeting Agenda and Documents (pdf) / Meeting Minutes (pdf)
- November 8, 2022 Board Meeting Agenda and Documents (pdf) / Meeting Minutes (pdf)
- December 13, 2022 Board Meeting Agenda and Documents (pdf) / Meeting Minutes (pdf)
2021 Minutes
- January 12, 2021 (pdf)
- February 9, 2021 (pdf)
- March 9, 2021 (pdf)
- April 13, 2021 (pdf)
- May 11, 2021 (pdf)
- June 8th, 2021 (pdf)
- August 10th, 2021 (pdf)
- September 14, 2021 (pdf)
- October 12, 2021 (pdf)
- November 9, 2021 (pdf)
- December 14, 2021 Board Meeting Agenda and Documents (pdf) / Meeting Minutes (pdf)
2020 Minutes
- February 11, 2020 (pdf)
- March 10, 2020 (pdf)
- March 30, 2020 Special Meeting - Gotomeeting Recording. (pdf)
- May 26, 2020 (pdf)
- June 15, 2020 (pdf)
- September 8, 2020 (pdf)
- October 13th, 2020 (pdf)
- November 10, 2020 (pdf)
2019 Minutes
- February 12, 2019 (pdf)
- March 12, 2019 (pdf)
- April 9, 2019 (pdf)
- May 14, 2019 (pdf)
- June 11, 2019 (pdf)
- July 9, 2019 (pdf)
- September 10, 2019 (pdf)
- October 8, 2019 (pdf)
- November 12, 2019 (pdf)
- December 10, 2019 (pdf)
2018 Minutes
- January 9, 2018 (pdf)
- February 13, 2018 (pdf)
- March 13, 2018 (pdf)
- April 10, 2018 (pdf)
- May 8, 2018 (pdf)
- June 12, 2018 (pdf)
- August 14, 2018 (pdf)
- September 11, 2018 (pdf)
- October 9, 2018 (pdf)
- November 13, 2018 (pdf)
- December 11, 2018 (pdf)
2017 Minutes
- January 10th, 2017 (pdf)
- February 14, 2017 (pdf)
- March 21, 2017 (pdf)
- March 27, 2017 Special Meeting (pdf)
- April 11, 2017 (pdf)
- May 9, 2017 (pdf)
- June 13, 2017 (pdf)
- August 8, 2017 (pdf)
- August 28, 2017 Special Meeting (pdf)
- September 12, 2017 (pdf)
- October 10, 2017 (pdf)
- November 14, 2017 (pdf)
- December 12, 2017 (pdf)
Bylaws
Budget
Strategic Plan